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1891 Founding
- When
- 1891
- Where
- Roswell, New Mexico Territory
Colonel Robert S. Lea founded Goss Military Institute in Roswell, New Mexico Territory, in 1891 with 38 students.
Colonel Robert S. Lea originated the idea for a military school in Roswell and established Goss Military Institute in 1891. The institution began with an initial enrollment of 38 students, marking the start of what would become New Mexico Military Institute.
Sources
- New Mexico Military Institute Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-15
- Roswell, New Mexico Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
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